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His Hands for Africa Our goal is to support and encourage the work of our brothers and sisters in Christ on the continent of Africa and to support the ministries of their churches, giving special emphasis to helping with the ministries of their schools and in supporting children to enable them to attend school. We strive to demonstrate the love of Christ through works of service to these churches as well as to other Christian missions and missionaries on the continent of Africa as we have opportunity – to be God’s “hands and feet” and His servants to His children in Africa. We will soon be launching a new web site for our new program, His Hands for Africa. For now, please enjoy this small taste of what is to come and please be sure to check out the children on this page who are in desperate need of a sponsor.  Then the righteous will answer Him, saying, "Lord, when did we see You hungry, and feed You, or thirsty, and give You drink? And when did we see You a stranger, and invite You in, or naked, and clothe You? And when did we see You sick, or in prison, and come to You?" And the King will answer and say to them, "Truly I say to you, to the extent that you did it to one of these brothers of Mine, even the least of them, you did it to me." Matthew 25:37-40  Years of conflict, instability and insecurity have greatly impacted the Great Lakes region of Africa. War, genocide, AIDS, natural disasters and the inevitable poverty brought on by these things has left many children in traumatic and devastating situations. Many of them have been orphaned. As a result, 1 out of every 5 children in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Rwanda, and 1 out of every 7 children in Uganda, will not live to see their 5th birthday.  His Hands for Africa has partnered with Shalom Ministries in East Africa to make it possible for people like you to help a child living in Rwanda, Uganda or the Democratic Republic of the Congo to attend school. Sponsoring one of these beautiful children can help them to attend school, giving them an education and hope for a brighter future. Your generous, tax-deductible donation can help change the life of a child in need. Recent developments in the D.R. Congo There has been much fighting recently in areas of the Congo near to Goma. In recent messages we received from our partner in Africa, Pastor Stephen Bamuleke, he reports, "My recent visit to Congo was a hard time as people over there live in terror caused by insecurity and frequent fightings between the government forces and rebel forces.....fighting has again erupted after about two weeks of cease fire....I went to see the IDPs [Internally Displaced People or refugees] at 4 kms from Goma town and it was pathetic to see innocent people sufferiing for reasons they do not know."  (left) A small child in the IDP camp near Goma  (right) Pastor Stephen Bamuleke (wearing blue sport coat and white pants) visits some of the people in the IDP camp near Goma If you would like to make a donation to help purchase medicines for the Shalom Ministries clinic in Goma, which is working hard to help meet the medical needs of the displaced people who have come into their area, please contact us. Please pray for the people of the Congo and please consider helping one of these beautiful children attend school and have hope for their future. In the Democratic Republic of the Congo, $40.00 US three times per year (January, April and August) will send a primary student to school and $50.00 US three times per year will send a secondary student to school. Their new school year started in September, so there is an urgent need to find sponsors for these children living in the D.R. Congo pictured below. Students in Goma, D.R. Congo- Children whose situations are particularly urgent have been identified by our partner, Pastor Bamuleke. We have made a note beside the names of these children.  (left) Steve Ruvamwabo - age 6 - *urgent need*Steve is in the primary 2 class in Ecole Primaire Horeb. He lives with his mother and 1 brother. Steve is sponsored by Bob & Marge!  (right) Divine Serugendo - age 7 - *urgent need* Divine is in the primary 3 class in Ecole Primaire Horeb. She lives with her mother and father and 2 sisters. Divine is sponsored by Mary!  (left) Lucienne Ndalemwa - age 9 Lucienne is in the primary 2 class in Complex Scholaire Liliane. She lives with her mother and father and 10 sisters.  (right) Heritier Mirimo - age 10 Heritier is in the primary 2 class in Ecole Primaire Hekima. He lives with his mother, 4 brothers and 4 sisters.  (left) Ntwari Ngirira - age 11 Ntwari is in the primary 5 class in Ecole Primaire Horeb. He lives with his mother and father, 5 brothers and 7 sisters.  (right) Love Mirimo - d.o.b. 3/31/96 Love is in the primary 2 class in Ecole Primaire Dankier. She lives with her mother and father, 5 brothers and 4 sisters.  (left) Justine Munihire - age 13 Justine is in the primary 5 class in Ecole Primaire Moria. She lives with her mother and father, 3 brothers and 5 sisters.  (right) Jeanine Samvura - age 13 Jeanine is in the primary 2 class in Ecole Primaire Madela. She is an orphan living with her pastor and his family. Jeanine is sponsored by Natasha and Dale!  (left) Jimy Maele - d.o.b. 11/10/94 - *urgent need* Jimy is in the primary 6 class in Ecole Primaire Moriya. He lives with his mother, 3 brothers and 1 sister.  (right) Nganga Matabaro - d.o.b. 9/28/92Nganga is in the Secondary 2 class in Institut Moria. He lives with his mother and father, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.  (left) Prosper Bausala - d.o.b. 6/27/92 - *urgent need* Prosper is in the Secondary 2 class in Institut Kyeshero. He lives with his mother. Prosper is sponsored by Linda! The following children are not pictured on our site but they also have an urgent need - Zawadi Sembagare, Shema Gakwaya, Safi Chiza (SPONSORED!), Gloire Gasore, Charline Masika, Alice Izabiriza, Fatuma Bahati, Shukuru Habimana, Sara Uwimana, Bora Solange, Neema Nsimire These children have been sponsored! (not pictured) Rachel Samvura is sponsored by Martina! (not pictured) Bienfait Iradukunda is sponsored by Deb! (not pictured) Mwamini Mirimo is sponsored by Rita! (not pictured) Rachel Hagumimana is sponsored by 2 friends! (not pictured) Julie Rukira is sponsored by Martina! (not pictured) Anita Rukira is sponsored by Linda! (not pictured) Linda Kirumba is sponsored by Linda! (not pictured) Tumaini Gakwaya is sponsored by Linda! In Uganda, $50.00 US three times per year (January, April and August) will send a primary student to school and $100.00 US three times per year will send a secondary student to school. These Ugandan students will be starting their new school year in January so there is a great need to find sponsors for these students. Students in Kabale, Uganda-  (right) Innocent Ariho - age 9 Innocent is in the primary 3 class in Kabale Integrated Primary school. He lives with his aunt.  (left) Amon Mukamariho - d.o.b. 8/26/1996 Amon is in the primary 4 class in Kabale Primary school. He lives with his older siblings.  (right) Vanessa Kissa - d.o.b. 3/25/1994 - *urgent need* Vanessa is in the primary 3 class in the Ainembabazi Primary School. She lives with her mother and 2 sisters. Vanessa is sponsored by friends of Africa!  (left) Agnes Nahabwe - age 14 Agnes is in the primary 5 class in Kabale Primary school. She lives with her siblings.  (right) Cissy Namara - d.o.b. 1/4/1990 - *urgent need* Cissy is in the senior 2 class in Kabale Green Hill High school. She lives with her mother, 2 brothers and 3 sisters.  (left) Olivia Nahwera - d.o.b. 2/5/1987 - *urgent need* Olivia is in the senior 4 class in Myaruhamga Senior High school. She lives with her siblings. Olivia is sponsored! The following children are not pictured on our site but they also have an urgent need - Brian Ukwarakunda, Perez Kamumpa, Arnold Aine, Bright Twinamasiko, Honest Niwagaba, Leadia Ahimbisibwe, Angel Kwalibasa, Brenda Ekyakunzire (SPONSORED!), Evelyn Katushabe, Samuel Talemwa, Vivian Pamela Uwera, Vivina Paula Uwitonze (not pictured) Happiness Tubenawe is sponsored by Deb! (not pictured) Ruth Ninsima is sponsored by Robert & Dianna! Students in Ggaba, Uganda-  (left) Norah Namyenya - age 8 - *urgent need* Norah is in the Primary 3 class in Ggaba Demonstration school. She lives with her mother, 2 brothers and 6 sisters. Norah is sponsored by Linda!  (right) Stella Gwokyalya - age 13 Stella is in the Primary 5 class in Ggaba Demonstration school. She lives with her older brother.  (left) Jolly Naluyima - d.o.b. 6/25/1992 Jolly is in the senior 1 class in St. Dennis Senior Secondary school. She lives with her mother, 2 brothers and 5 sisters.  (right) Winnie Namwanje - d.o.b. 5/15/1992 Winnie is in the senior 3 class in Ggaba Mixed High School. She lives with her mother and 3 of her siblings.  (left) Dan Katongole - d.o.b. 12/24/1989 Dan is in the senior 2 class in Light College Mukono. He lives with his grandfather and 2 brothers. The following children are not pictured on our site but they also have an urgent need - Betty Akulo, Joane Asiimwe, Miriam Bodyo, Joseph Balibaawo, Betty Gabeya, Prossy Nakibuga, Christine Namale, Patrick Waswa (not pictured) Elizabeth Njambere is sponsored by Patricia! (not pictured) Mathias Rwabuneza is sponsored by 2 friends! In Rwanda, $50.00 US three times per year (January, April and August) will send a primary student to school and $120.00 US three times per year will send a secondary student to school. These Rwandan students will be starting their new school year in January so there is a great need to find sponsors for these students. Students in Kigali, Rwanda-  (left) Grace Iradukunda - age 7 Grace is in the primary 2 class in Complex Scholaire Grace de Dieu. She lives with her mother and father, 4 brothers and 1 sister.  (right) Dieumerci Mucyo Didier - age 7 - *urgent need* Dieumerci (whose name means "thank you, God") is in the primary 2 class in Complex Scholiare Grace de Dieu. He lives with his mother and father, 1 brother and 1 sister. Dieumerci is sponsored by Andrew!  (left) Esther Murekatete - age 9 Esther is in the primary 1 class in Ecole Primaire Kacyiru. She lives with her mother and father, 2 brothers and 8 sisters.  (right) Jean Baptiste Ukwizabigira - age 10 - *urgent need* Jean Baptiste Ukwizabigira is in the primary 4 class in Complex Scholaire Grace de Dieu. He lives with his mother, 4 brothers and 2 sisters.  (left) Aline Mushimiyimana - age 10 Aline is in the primary 3 class in Complex Scholaire Grace de Dieu. She lives with her mother and father, 1 brother and 5 sisters.  (right) Bonfils Tuyishyimire - age 11 Bonfils is in the primary 4 class in Ecole Primaire de Kacyiru. He lives with his mother, 2 brothers and 1 sister.  (left) Diane Uwizeye - age 14 Diane is in the senior 1 class in APAPR. She lives with her mother and father, 1 brother and 5 sisters.  (right) Yvette Uzanyinzoga - age 16 - *urgent need* Yvette is in the senior 1 class in Lycee de L'esperance Secondary school. She lives with her mother and father, 4 brothers and 3 sisters.  (left) Yves Ndererimana - age 17 Yves is in the senior 2 class in Ecole Secondaire de Kanombe. He lives with his mother, 2 brothers and 1 sister.  (right) Jemima Ishimwe - age 17 Jemima is in the senior 4 class in Alliance High school. She lives with her mother and father and 4 sisters.  (left) Jean Baptiste Harerimana - age 18 Jean Baptiste is in the senior 1 class in APAPR. He lives with his older brother.  (right) Jean Paul Habumugisha - age 19 Jean Paul is in the senior 4 class in Ecole ADB Nyarutarama. He lives with his mother and father , 5 brothers and 3 sisters. The following children are not pictured on our site but they also have an urgent need - Hyacentha Gisubizo, Anne Izabayo, Esther Umutoni, Patricia Masengesho, Jean Claude Tuyishime, Clémentine Nyirahabimana, Grace Uwineza (not pictured) Jean Noel Niyigena is sponsored by Pat! (not pictured) Providence Uwihoreye is sponsored by Martina! If you are interested in sponsoring one of these needy children, please contact us. There are other students, both primary and secondary, available in all 3 countries who are not listed here on the site yet. Please let us know if you would like more information about the children who are not yet pictured here. There are currently 150 children still waiting for a sponsor. Wouldn't you like to make today be the day the waiting ends for one of these needy students? .jpg) For more information,contact us. His Hands for Africa |